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Yes. It's better to change it up then have your body get use to the same thing. It's more effective to have your body keep guessing what you'll do next.

Just start with one can a day. I too once was a soda addict and cut myself down to one.. And soon figured out how much money I was saving. This encouraged me to go the extra step and cut it out completely. Now it's just water, coffee, and beer for me.

Sunny with a 100% chance of a 10 mile run.

I mix it up. Two days I run with a group of people, but we also usually don't run at the same speed. For my long run day, I go it alone. My group days push me to go faster, but my longer run days is just me, my thoughts, and music.

MPW? ***15-20 miles What's your favorite distance? ***5 miles Brand of shoes? ***Saucony Indoor or outdoors? ***Outdoors; treadmill running is tortuous Music or no music? ***Music Most hated run? (intervals, tempo, hills, etc) ***hills Gadgets? (Garmin, polar watch) ***MapMyRun (iPhone) Next upcoming race? ***For sure->…

This. http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/Is-peanut-butter-healthy

Greek yogurt. Can't stand the sour aftertaste.

I feel ya. :/ Cold is horrible too. I speak up about it, and other people think I'm weird.

This so much.

10/27 - Rock n Roll Half Marathon in St. Louis Hoping to do more runs before then.

I am actually a big fan of Kara Goucher's Running Women Marathons. There are a lot of great training plans and tips from her throughout the book. I too am running my first half in September, but have used her plans for 10Ks and found them successful. Good luck and have fun. If you are having a bad day, take it off. The key…

Way to go. That one mile will take you to many other accomplishments as well.

Weight lifted, and ran for about 45 minutes.

I generally go and work out right after work (4:30pm.) That way I have no excuse not to go, and I can go on with my day afterwards.

Thank you guys. :blushing: Yeah, I do blame the media for feeling like this. I see all of these pictures of women that look so... perfect... It's annoying.

Setting a time for everything and keeping at it. It's the only way I get my work outs in this time of year.

I have been reading Runner's World (online), and have found it helpful.. I noticed their plan for running was a bit of money. Hal Higdon and Fartleks will be researched Thank you. It is much better then I could have done several years ago. I am just a glutton for punishment. ;) Good luck to you.

As of current, I am running 3 times a week. I ran three miles today, and figured one of those times I should shoot for 6 miles. Other then that, I do not have much of a plan.

This. Those girls on the elliptical, with make up on and not breaking a sweat? Yeah, that's not helping them all that much.

Workout A: FSPP: 30 to 50# Step up: 30 to 40# on 3 ft step up DB 1pt Row: 40 to 50# S Lunge: 30 to 50 # Push up: 8 to 8 on floor. Can certainly feel the difference from when I began. Plank: 60 to 90 seconds. Need to work more on core. H Wood chop 22.7 to 27.7# Workout B: Reg DL: 85 to 105# B Split Squat: 30 to 45 # UH lat…

Bicycling is great aerobic exercise, and I am sure your legs and heart will love you for it later. As for 'toning', I suggest weight lifting (check out the book The New Rules of Lifting for Women) and body weight exercises (like push ups, lunges, and crunches). After several weeks you will notice some results, and feel…

Is the weight bench higher then what you have used before for Step Ups? It could be your muscles reconstructing themselves after a tough workout they were not use to. Got back on the program today and felt sore as soon as I did the squat-front press. My core was also weaker then the last time I held a plank for 90 seconds…

I'm back on NRoL4W after being away from it for around 2 months. The gym offered a free trial of a cross fit program, and how could I refuse? That has expired, and I am back to pure weight lifting and running beginning tomorrow. Jumping back onto Stage 4, since that is where I left off and I don't believe I have loss any…

They have a sugar free french vanilla/hazelnut variety at the grocery store. That is what I use. It's 20 calories instead of 40. I don't pour much in (it doesn't need much) and add some splenda.

As long as you're not running your body into the ground, or lifting using the same muscle group at different times of the day you should be fine. If I had the time, I would do it too.

Great snacks include Lunabars (around 200 calories, and filling) as well as bananas. Look online for take to school/work lunch recipes - I have been doing that instead of going out like my work partners, and feel much healthier about it. There are several lunch boxes out there that include ice bars to keep your food cold -…

Thanks. I've been on quite the body change slide over the past several years. Weight loss -> eating disorder -> body confidence. Weight training has helped quite a bit with that last part.. And others have inspired me to continue working at it. I try. :wink: Thanks.

Great dedication, and it shows.

I'd rather pay 1-2 dollars more for something healthy then get a cheap, horrible meal. Salads aren't always the best go to option however, especially with dressings usually found at restaurants.

I feel stronger, and feel better about myself because of it.